This is a mainly scenic report of the trip that Trailrider, Saddam and myself took to the Breede bash. My memory of all the road names and places is not all that accurate, so if you find any mistakes, just consider them artistic licence!
On Saturady morning, I arrived at Trailriders' house just before 8 - he was packed, fuelled up and ready to go. We worked our way along farm roads towards Great Brak where we were to meet Saddam.
The beautiful Swartberg mountains.
Saddam and his newly acquired (used) 650 Dak.
From there we rode towards Eight Bells, hit the tar at Diesel and Dust and then along the Road that leads to Attakwaskloof. We turned left somewhere nad headed in the general direction of Riversdale, where we filled up.
Some Eland along the way.
TR and Saddam.
Outside Riversdale we passed the Korinte-Vetrivier dam - absolutely awesome spot - would be great to camp on that headland!
The dam.
Along the way.
Carried riding west and eventually came out onto the N2 at the Buffeljags dam. Then a short stretch of tar to Swellendam. Along this particular piece of road, I witnessed a miracle - Trailrider OVERTOOK a bakkie doing 100kph - man, it was awesome!
By now it was about 1:30 and I persuaded TR and Saddam to stop for a bite and a drink (not in that order though!).
A pleasant spot to relax.
The river at the restaurant.
After lunch, we headed towards Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson - we took a few "detours" and found ouselves behind schedule. The friendly police in Mc Gregor guided us onto the "right" road. After a call or two to Ektoknbike, we arrived somewhat belatedly at Piksteel's farm, to find a pretty relaxed buch of dogs aboard the booze cruiser. Sorry guys and girls for holding you up :-[
Took this shot in McGregor - wondered why the bride was walking to the church.
An interesting (and the only) koppie along the Breede cruise.
Vineyards almost all the way down to the river.
Trailriders modest dinner! Sorry EV
Will continue this later.
On Saturady morning, I arrived at Trailriders' house just before 8 - he was packed, fuelled up and ready to go. We worked our way along farm roads towards Great Brak where we were to meet Saddam.
The beautiful Swartberg mountains.
Saddam and his newly acquired (used) 650 Dak.
From there we rode towards Eight Bells, hit the tar at Diesel and Dust and then along the Road that leads to Attakwaskloof. We turned left somewhere nad headed in the general direction of Riversdale, where we filled up.
Some Eland along the way.
TR and Saddam.
Outside Riversdale we passed the Korinte-Vetrivier dam - absolutely awesome spot - would be great to camp on that headland!
The dam.
Along the way.
Carried riding west and eventually came out onto the N2 at the Buffeljags dam. Then a short stretch of tar to Swellendam. Along this particular piece of road, I witnessed a miracle - Trailrider OVERTOOK a bakkie doing 100kph - man, it was awesome!
By now it was about 1:30 and I persuaded TR and Saddam to stop for a bite and a drink (not in that order though!).
A pleasant spot to relax.
The river at the restaurant.
After lunch, we headed towards Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson - we took a few "detours" and found ouselves behind schedule. The friendly police in Mc Gregor guided us onto the "right" road. After a call or two to Ektoknbike, we arrived somewhat belatedly at Piksteel's farm, to find a pretty relaxed buch of dogs aboard the booze cruiser. Sorry guys and girls for holding you up :-[
Took this shot in McGregor - wondered why the bride was walking to the church.
An interesting (and the only) koppie along the Breede cruise.
Vineyards almost all the way down to the river.
Trailriders modest dinner! Sorry EV
Will continue this later.
